LILO ™ – pink hybrid tea rose – Olesen
Fragrant and serenely elegant, LILO ™ Renaissance® brings generously sized, classic hybrid tea blooms in refined pastel pinks brushed with apricot and soft salmon, adding instant focal-point charm to compact British front gardens. Bred for reliability, its upright, bushy habit forms a tidy, medium-height shrub that works equally well as a specimen or in a small group for a structured, cottage-inspired look. As an own-root plant it settles in gradually, building longevity and dependable flowering, while coping well with typical UK conditions, even where heavier soils need good drainage and raised beds to offset persistent wetness. Over time, you will see it move from root establishment through strong shoot growth to full ornamental presence across its first three seasons, giving you a stylish yet low-fuss rose that fits effortlessly into family life and everyday gardening.
Usage options
| Target area | Reasoning |
|---|
| Front garden focal point |
LILO ™ gives XL, exhibition-style hybrid tea blooms on an upright, bushy shrub, creating an immediate focal point beside a front door, gate or pathway without needing complex pruning plans, ideal for the style-conscious beginner homeowner |
| Small mixed border in a family garden |
Its medium height and moderately dense, glossy foliage allow LILO ™ to sit comfortably among perennials such as verbena or coneflowers, providing continuous, structured colour in small cottage-style borders with only occasional disease checks for busy gardeners |
| Compact rose bed or massed planting |
With recommended spacings from 55–65 cm, groups of LILO ™ form a coherent, easy-to-maintain planting, giving generous, remontant flowering and a uniform look that stays tidy and manageable for those wanting order without expert-level training |
| Specimen rose near seating areas |
The strong, sweet perfume and large, high-centred blooms are best appreciated close up, so a single plant by a bench or terrace brings classic rose fragrance into everyday use, rewarding minimal routine care for scent-loving but time-poor beginners |
| Cutting garden row for home bouquets |
Originally bred as an exhibition and cut-flower hybrid tea, LILO ™ produces long, straight stems and full, double blooms in sophisticated pastel tones that arrange easily, suiting those who want reliable home-cut roses without specialist florist skills |
| Formal cottage-style front border |
Its consistent flower form and pastel colour blend lend themselves to classic, repeated planting along paths or front boundaries, giving a structured cottage feel that is simple to maintain for lovers of traditional style seeking straightforward planting choices |
| Feature rose in raised beds on heavy soils |
The own-root, well-rooted 2-litre plant establishes steadily, making it a good candidate for raised beds or improved heavy clay where better drainage supports long-term health in typical British conditions with periodic rain and strong winds for practical gardens |
| Large container on patio or balcony |
In a 40–50 litre or larger container, LILO ™ forms a balanced, upright shrub whose size and remontant flowering suit patios and balconies, letting you enjoy colour and scent close to the house with straightforward watering and feeding routines for urban residents |
Styling ideas
- Cottage-border – Combine LILO ™ with tall verbena and Virginia obedient plant in a loose, pastel border for classic charm – for homeowners who like relaxed, traditional front gardens.
- Formal-duo – Plant a pair flanking a path or gate to frame the entrance with symmetrical, scented blooms – for those seeking a simple yet elegant statement.
- Pastel-mix – Weave LILO ™ among soft pink and apricot perennials for a refined, tonal palette – for design-conscious gardeners wanting coordinated colour without complexity.
- Cutting-row – Line a sunny bed with several plants to provide a steady supply of long-stemmed flowers – for home florists who enjoy arranging their own roses.
- Patio-centrepiece – Grow one plant in a large terracotta pot with silvery foliage plants at the base – for balcony or terrace users needing contained, easy-care impact.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter | Data |
|---|
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose LILO ™ Renaissance® (registered as POUlren029), in the Renaissance® collection; commercial hybrid tea type suitable for garden and cutting use. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Mogens Nyegaard Olesen (Poulsen Roser A/S, Denmark) from unnamed seedlings; bred 2010, introduced and registered with PBR protection in 2017. |
| Awards and recognition |
Holder of six international medals, including awards in Belfast and Rome trials in 2018, confirming its ornamental and garden performance under competitive conditions. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright, bushy shrub reaching about 95–125 cm in height with 80–110 cm spread; moderately dense, glossy yellowish-green foliage and moderate thorniness suit structured garden planting. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, XL cup-shaped hybrid tea blooms with 26–39 petals; fully double, cluster-flowering with remontant habit, giving a generous second flush after the main summer flowering. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Pastel pink base with salmon and apricot tones; outer petals RHS 18B, inner 24D; colours soften to peach-yellow with pink edging as blooms mature and gradually fade on the plant. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Distinctive, strong sweet perfume typical of scented hybrid teas; best appreciated near paths, seating areas or as cut flowers indoors, adding sensory value to ornamental plantings. |
| Hip characteristics |
Rosehips form only occasionally because of the strongly double flowers; when present they are very small, around 0–5 mm diameter, so hips are not a notable decorative feature. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish Zone 3, USDA 6b); moderate resistance to powdery mildew and black spot, with good rust resistance and ordinary care required. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in sunny positions; plant at 55–105 cm spacing depending on use; medium maintenance with occasional pest and disease checks and standard feeding for strong flowering. |
LILO ™ offers large, fragrant pastel blooms, a tidy upright habit and steady flowering, with the own-root plant promising long-term resilience and structure; a thoughtful choice if you value lasting beauty with manageable care.
